direct (federal) government obligation

A debt that is backed by the full taxing power of the U.S. government. Direct obligations include Treasury bills, Treasury bonds, and U.S. savings bonds. These investments are generally considered to be of the very highest quality. See also federal agency security.

A group of researchers in Norway has even found that videoconferencing can be substituted for up to 50% of the direct supervision hours required for psychotherapists without a significant decrease in effectiveness (Gammon, Sorlie, Bergvik, Sorensen, & Hoifodt, 1997).

I whole-heartedly agree that the average patron in the pool should be prevented from extended breath-hold activities unless they are properly trained and employing basic supervision procedures, which require a partner and direct supervision.

Prisoners had their own keys to cells in the 1960s cell blocks and could mix together in groups of up to 13 throughout the night without direct supervision from staff, the Chief Inspector of Prisons Sir David Ramsbotham said.

Turning to diving, four halay sessions under direct supervision and with all equipment supplied costs pounds 74 or, for qualified divers who wish to dive accompanied by an experienced instructor, six shore sessions are priced at pounds 60.

According to any number of Ted Moudis Associates' clients, the personal interest and direct supervision by the firm's principals and senior level designers is among the firm's most compelling features.

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